Between 1988 and 2010, average total cholesterol values for American adults dropped from 206 to 196. This may not seem like a lot, but on a population basis that is a major shift in the right direction. Values under 200 are considered heart healthy. That is the good news. The bad news is that the … Read More
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Too much alcohol can hurt your heart. Drinking too much alcohol can damage your liver and your brain but did you know that it can cause an irregular heartbeat? Men who drank 5 or more beers a day had a 46% chance of suffering an irregular heartbeat. Women who drank 2 drinks a day had … Read More
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You’ve heard it over and over again – eat poorly and you contribute to your risk for heart disease; eat well and you reduce your risk. Initiating 7 simple diet strategies could cumulatively reduce your risk for heart disease by 20 to 30%. 1. Eat less saturated fat and trans fat; eat more monounsaturated and … Read More
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Black mushrooms, vinegar, sesame seeds, rice, pasta, and licorice are being hailed as “superfoods” because of their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cancer and heart disease, and possibly slow aging. … Read More
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Do-it-yourself bypass surgery—walk. Walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes several times a week dramatically increases blood flow through the arteries and can help some people with narrowed arteries safely avoid bypass surgery. … Read More
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If you drink 3 or more cups of coffee a day you lower your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, respiratory conditions, diabetes, infection, and even injuries and accidents. The evidence comes from a study that followed 400,000 American men and women aged 50 to 71. Coffee contains over 1,000 compounds all of which … Read More
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Drinking too much alcohol can damage your liver and your brain but did you know that it can cause an irregular heartbeat? Men who drank 5 or more beers a day had a 46% chance of suffering an irregular heartbeat. Women who drank 2 drinks a day had a 60% chance of having atrial fibrillation. … Read More
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The concept of risk factors related to disease is relatively new in medicine. We didn’t even consider lifestyle as part of your risk for heart disease until the 1960s. But now we know that many things you do can increase your risks, which tend to cluster and build on each other creating an even more … Read More
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Lifestyle trumps drugs for a healthy heart. Not smoking, drinking in moderation, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating right can reduce the risk of heart disease by 87%. … Read More
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The numbers on your blood test are important to predict your future heart health. If they fall within the normal range, your doctor will recommend another screening in a year or more. If your numbers are up, your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes or even medication. What do those numbers really mean? Total Cholesterol: … Read More
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The Complete Food Counter: New 4th Edition!
The Calorie Counter: One thing never changes – calories count!
The Cholesterol Counter: Celebrating 20 years in print.
The Fat Counter: Celebrating 20 years in print. Now with trans fat values.
The Most Complete Food Counter: An all-in-one food and nutrition reference.
The Protein Counter: As essential to your gym bag as a water bottle.
The Ultimate Carbohydrate Counter: The whole carb story at your fingertips.
